Special Offerings
Divorce Recovery
A six-week support group for persons experiencing the pain of divorce, to understand the divorce process, plan for recovery, and find support from others.
- Begins September 26th, Sundays, 5:00-6:30 pm
- $15.00, Growing Through Divorce by Jim Smoke
- Led by Jeff and Pam Varnell
Grief Support Group
A six-week support group for persons who have experienced the painful death of a loved one - to work through the grief process, grow through the loss, and find support from others.
- Begins September 26th, Sundays, 5:00-6:30 pm
- $15.00, How to Go on Living When Someone You Love Dies by Theresa A. Rando
- Led by Carol Sheer and Ron Harrison
In the Garden: Centering on God in the Midst of the Holidays
Join others in the Biggerstff Prayer Garden for prayer, reflection, and time with God. In case of rain, we will meet in the Library.
Saturday, November 6th, 9:30-11:30 am
No Fee
Bring paper, pen, and Bible
Women's Morning Apart: Listening To Your Life
Come for fellowship, prayer and reflection on your life and on God's presence in the midst of it. A light breakfast provided by UMW.
- Saturday, September 18th, 8:30 am-12:00 pm
- No Fee
- Led by Rev. Susan Bryan and Peggy Sham
As Stewards of God's Creation
What are the challenges of living today and heeding our call to be responsible for the care of creation? Gather in the community of faith to explore this critical time to restore and renew our graciously-given resources and learn how to lead others to action at home, church, work, and community.
- Sunday, September 19th, 3:00-5:00 pm
- No Fee
- Led by Amanda Vanhoozier
Knitting Group
Beginning and experienced knitters are invited to come together for fellowship, conversation and knitting.
- Begins September 8th, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 pm
- No Fee
- Led by Bianca Coker
Women's Retreat
Join other women from First United Methodist Church Coppell for fun and fellowship, and a time to relax, rest and renew in a beautiful setting overlooking Lake Texoma. We will begin with dinner on Friday and end after worship on Sunday morning.
- April 8th-10th, 2011, Prothro Center, Texoma
- Fee: $145.00 by February 13th, $155.00 by February 14th or later (double or triple occupancy)
- Deadline to register is March 6th
- Contacts: Ellen Diers, Lisa Hancock or Rev. Susan Bryan
Yoga
Uniting mind, body, and soul, yoga is an effective way to relieve stress and to build strength, stamina, and balance. Suitable for beginners or those with yoga experience. This class provides an easy to moderte physical workout and incorporates Christian worship, prayer and quiet time.
- Begins September 13th - 10 week sessions (no class October 11th or November 22nd)
- Mondays, 9:00-10:00 am or 7:30-8:30 pm
- Fee: $30.00, a signed waiver form is required
Spiritual Direction Group
Monthly small group that meets to pray together, give gourp members an opportunity to share and listen to how God is working in their lives, and to gain inspiration and support to respond to God's nudgings.
- Begins October 4th, 1st Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm
- No Fee
- Led by Rev. Susan Bryan
To learn more about our current Grace Groups for Adults, click here or contact Rev. Susan Bryan, sbryan@fumccoppell.org, 972-462-0471. To register, click here.